VMAs 2026 Nominations Breakdown | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Madonna dominates the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, leading a fierce field that includes Taylor Swift (9), Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter (7 each). The live show hits Los Angeles on Sept. 27, airing on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Fans vote in 13 categories by Sept. 25 at 6 PM ET — Best New Artist stays open until showtime. Major showdowns include Madonna’s “Confessions II - The Film” vs. Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” and Grande’s “hate that i made you love me” for Video of the Year. A standout collaboration: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bring Your Love,” nominated for Song of the…